686 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01656-0036Map
Owner of record: 686 Jefferson Realty LLC
686 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 686 Jefferson Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 83
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 72
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 83
- ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Jul 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal cornice at front roof
Feb 6, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 6, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 6, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at bottom of stair at north yard(building front ) yard
Feb 6, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective shut off valve at radiator at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of extension cord running from basement to apartment 1r , 1st story
Dec 10, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of extension cord running from basement to apartment 3r , 3rd story
Dec 10, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 10, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 10, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing door lock assembly, in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture. at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 22, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 22, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material (plaster ) at ceiling, at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 22, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling, at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 22, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx. 6 square feet) in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3l, 3rd story
May 27, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story
May 27, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3l, 3rd story
May 27, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. located at apt 1l, 1st story
May 27, 2015 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door lock at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
3307.3.2 failure to provide required lot-line construction fence.@the @the time inspection it was observed that there was no construction fence installed around construction site.rem:comply w.notice of violatio
Dec 28, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3303.7.2 fire extinguisher as per fire code. note: at the time of my inspection of a 3 sty alteration site,construction work in progress. i observed that there were no fire extinguisher on site as require,
Aug 31, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Housekeeping. note: at the time of my inspection of a 3 sty alterationjob/site,construction work in progress. i observed that 1st fl was consume w/debris stack up approx 8feet height that consist of wood & dirt
Aug 31, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. work noted during a safety sweep at 1:30 p.m. in cellar a new oil boiler (weilmclain was installed with no permits. photo's taken. remedy: obtain permit or cestor to prior legal conditio
Mar 24, 2016 · Penalty $1,630
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Plumbing
Boiler
May 22, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 22, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 5, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 3, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 4, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1656 / 36
- Assessed value
- $705,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344651, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.
Questions about 686 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 686 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 686 Jefferson Realty LLC.
Does 686 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.
Is 686 Jefferson Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 686 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 686 Jefferson Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.